Ingredients:News

IFRA 52: the end-of-consultation letter

On 31 August 2026, the IFRA (International Fragrance Association) issued its End-of-Consultation Letter on the 52nd Amendment to its Standards, the consultation period for which ended on 12 June.

Capric Acid: intention to amend the CLH classification

On 2 September 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Austria’s intention to introduce an amendment to the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for decanoic acid.

The British SAG-CS has published seven new Opinions

During the summer of 2026, the U.K.’s SAG-CS (Scientific Advisory Group on Chemical Safety), the equivalent of the European SCCS, published the conclusions of its final opinions issued from December 2025 through June 2026. Not all of these conclusions are aligned with those of the European SCCS.

Climbazole: proposal of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) forwarded Belgium’s proposal for the harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) of Climbazole, a preservative.

Sorbic Acid: Intention of CLH classification

On 19 August 2026, ECHA (the European Chemicals Agency) announced Germany’s intention to introduce an harmonised classification and labelling (CLH) for sorbic acid.

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Europe notifies the 17th ATP of the CLP to the WTO

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On 21 July 2020, the European Union transmitted to the WTO a draft Regulation which constitutes the 17th ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific P...

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Canada: amendments to Ingredient Hotlist delayed ... and clarified

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In January 2020, Health Canada issued a “Notice to Stakeholders” regarding several proposed amendments to the Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist. Due to the ...

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Givaudan's Koffee'Up: For coffee, let's switch to oil?

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The time is now for for minimalism, naturalness and the preservation of the planet’s resources… and the Covid-19 crisis has only reinforced these cons...

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

ECHA's consultation on the restriction of microplastics

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) launched a public consultation on the restriction of microplastics intentionally added to products and is seeking...

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Endocrine disruptors: a new in vitro test method

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European Joint Research Centre announces that the AR-CALUX® method was validated by the JRC’s EU Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testi...

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Butylparaben added to the Candidate List

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The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has just added four new substances to the Candidate List, which identifies the substances that are candidates for...

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Oxilata from Biocosmethic: the Chinese orchid that preserves the skin's youthfulness

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Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, Oxilata is a new approach in the field of anti-aging. Its action on the endothelial cells that protects the ...

Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Roelmi HPC Cytofruit Waters: waters that are more than water

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Water is Life. This main component of our body (up to 65% in weight) is also the main base of numerous cosmetic products. Some creams or toning lotion...

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Deobiome noni: the deodorant active ingredient that respects the microbiota

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How to control bad odours from perspiration while respecting the natural physiology of the skin? Deobiome noni, a new cosmetic active from Vytrus Biot...

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Innova BM transforms the Orpheus flower into an anti-ageing active ingredient

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The Orpheus flower (Haberlea rhodopensis) has been on earth for several million years, survived the ice ages and has been used by man for centuries fo...

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

European Commission calls for data on prostaglandins used in cosmetics

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As the European Commission has concerns about their use in cosmetic products, especially for eyelash growth, it invites any interested parties to subm...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Number 6: the 6th Expanscience ingredient derived from avocado

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In line with its eco-socio-design approach and the promotion of all downgraded avocado co-products, Expanscience presents Number 6, the 6th ingredient...